Plus Size Fashion Advice

No matter what clothing size you are, you can look and feel beautiful in the right sized apparel. Many curvy full figured women try to wear clothes that are much too small for them. This is the biggest fashion don't when there are great choices for bigger sizes.

Try Wearing Darker Colors

Darker colors such as black, navy blue, red wine, and deep purple are very flattering to a curvy body shape. They will hide any flaws that you aren’t willing to show. You can layers these colors but try not to over bundle them, or else you will appear much bigger than you. Black is a very slimming color, so wearing a black dress with some dark colored accessories will keep you feeling confident.

Avoid Snug and Stretchy Fabric

This is a huge plus size fashion no-no! If you think snug clothing will make your body look trimmer think again. Even if you are proud of your body, the ill fitting fabric such as latex or spandex can be extremely uncomfortable and show parts of your body you may not want to be seen. This doesn’t mean you can only get draping fabrics, but it means stay away from anything that has a tight form to it.

Wear Long Coats

A long trench coat is not only classic, but it will also make you appear thinner and even elongate your body. Wear a trench coat that fits your body perfectly, do not get it too small or too large. A larger size will make you appear frumpy so if its too big you can always tie a belt around. The best types of coats should have a low collar and be either beige or black for a contemporary twist.